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Superbowl XXI Trivia Quiz

This is a semi-tough test of your knowledge of SB XXI, between the NY Giants and Denver Broncos. These questions are about everything to do with the game, from the teams to the location. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by Alinicus. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Alinicus

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
116,918

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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1404

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What stadium was SB XXI played in? Hint

The Rose Bowl

Jack Murphy Stadium

Tampa Stadium

The SuperDome

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who scored the first points of SB XXI? Hint

Raul Allegre

Joe Morris

Rich Karlis

John Elway

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Giants trailed at halftime of SB XXI?

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who scored the first touchdown in SB XXI? Hint

Mark Bavaro

Zeke Mowatt

Vance Johnson

Gerald Willhite

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who sang the national anthem at SB XXI? Hint

Ray Charles

Barry Manilow

Neil Diamond

Billy Joel

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who is the only 20th century Hall of Famer to have played in SB XXI? Hint

Phil Simms

Karl Meklenburg

John Elway

Lawrence Taylor

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the attendance at SB XXI? Hint

98,675

87,643

76,876

101,063

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Question 8 of 10

8. What former player tossed the coin at SB XXI? Hint

Joe Namath

Johnny Unitas

Pat Summerall

Willie Davis

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was named Super Bowl MVP for his performance? Hint

John Elway

Phil Simms

Joe Morris

Mark Bavaro

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Question 10 of 10

10. Late in the first half, the Giants scored on a safety. Who was credited with the tackle on the play? Hint

Harry Carson

George Martin

Lawrence Taylor

Leonard Marshall

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What stadium was SB XXI played in?

Answer: The Rose Bowl

It was played at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA., regular season home of the UCLA Bruins.

2. Who scored the first points of SB XXI?

Answer: Rich Karlis

Rich Karlis kicked a 48 yard field goal 4:09 into the game. That tied a Super Bowl record for the longest field goal.

3. The Giants trailed at halftime of SB XXI?

Answer: True

The Giants trailed the Broncos 10-9 at halftime, which at the time, was a Superbowl record for the narrowest halftime margin.

4. Who scored the first touchdown in SB XXI?

Answer: Zeke Mowatt

Mowatt scored on a 6-yard pass from Phil Simms.

5. Who sang the national anthem at SB XXI?

Answer: Neil Diamond

While all have performed during the pre-game at past SBs, Neil Diamond sang the anthem at SB XXI. Barry Manilow performed it at SB XVIII, Billy Joel at SB XXIII, and Ray Charles actually sang America the Beautiful at SB XXXV.

6. Who is the only 20th century Hall of Famer to have played in SB XXI?

Answer: Lawrence Taylor

Wellington Mara, who owned the Giants at the time, is also in the Hall of Fame.

7. What was the attendance at SB XXI?

Answer: 101,063

That's right. 101,063!

8. What former player tossed the coin at SB XXI?

Answer: Willie Davis

Willie was a former Green Bay Packer.

9. Who was named Super Bowl MVP for his performance?

Answer: Phil Simms

Simms set a Super Bowl record 88 percent(22/25) of his passes, on his way to the MVP Award.

10. Late in the first half, the Giants scored on a safety. Who was credited with the tackle on the play?

Answer: George Martin

That made the score 10-9, and set the tone for what would be a Giant-dominated second half.

Source: Author Alinicus

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